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The experienced stopper cemented his number one position with a couple of fantastic stops in the second half from Joel Asoro and George Honeyman, after being a virtual bystander for the whole of the first half.

“Matt was hardly called upon in the first half and it is the sign of a good goalkeeper if he can keep his focus for large periods of inactivity but be there ready when needed.

“He made two fantastic saves, one with each hand and I think it would have been unjust if we had gone behind, but it is good to know we have two excellent goalkeepers in the first team squad.”